Bellator 286 predictions, odds, best bets: Patricio Pitbull, AJ McKee among top picks to consider

Bellator returns to San Jose on Saturday for Bellator 286. Patricio Pitbull will defend his featherweight title against Adam Borics. AJ McKee will move up to lightweight and face UFC veteran Spike Carlyle. Aaron Pico will take on Jeremy Kennedy for the featherweights' title.

Patricio Pitbull is a strong favorite against Adam Borics. Pit Bull has a better record than Boric, but Borrico has better cardio and more power. Pit bull has 11 wins by knockout, 12 by submission and 10 by decision. Borich has one TKO loss, which was the result of an injury.

AJ McKee (-440) vs. Spike Carlyle, Islam Mamedov (-270) against Nick Browne, Khalid Murtazaliev (-340) versus Khadzhimurat Bestaev and Patricio Pitbull are among the top picks to consider.

AJ McKee (-440) vs. Spike Carlyle, Islam Mamedov (-270) against Nick Browne, Khalid Murtazaliev (-340) versus Khadzhimurat Bestaev.

McKee is making his lightweight debut against Spike Carlyle. Mamedov rebounded from a split decision loss to Benson Henderson with a sub-two minute victory over Nick Browne. Khadzhimurat Bestaev is a risky pick for Murtazaliev.